ALS drug safety trial: no major breakthrough yet
NCT ID NCT02039401
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This early-stage study tested whether a drug called VM202 is safe to inject into muscles of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). 18 adults with early ALS received the injections and were monitored for 9 months. The main goal was to check for side effects, not to cure the disease.
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Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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